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A study published on-line by the journal Health Affairs indicates that hospital nurses working shifts of 12.5 hours or more are three times more likely to make an error than nurses working shorter shifts.

Study shows 12-hour shifts increase errors

September 1, 2004

A study published on-line by the journal Health Affairs indicates that hospital nurses working shifts of 12.5 hours or more are three times more likely to make an error than nurses working shorter shifts.